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enlarge

/ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

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What does enlarge mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) larger.
  2. To grow larger.
  3. To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
More meanings (4)

verb

  1. To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
  2. To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
  3. To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).
  4. (archaic) To release; to set at large.

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IPA pronunciation

/ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

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Glory is like a circle in the water, Which never ceaseth to enlarge itself Till by broad spreading it disperse to nought.
William ShakespeareThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg ebook #100
Unless such activity reacts to enlarge the imaginative vision of life, it is on a level with the busy work of children.
John DeweyDemocracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of EducationProject Gutenberg ebook #852
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It was soon decided to enlarge the Cave to accommodate five men, the other four consenting to squeeze into Stillwell's big tent.
Douglas, Sir MawsonThe Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914Project Gutenberg ebook #6137
By this singular assemblage, the forests, as well as the flanks of the rocks and mountains, enlarge the domains of organic nature.
Alexander von Humboldt; Aimé BonplandPersonal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1Translated by Thomasina RossProject Gutenberg ebook #6322
He received a deep cut at the base of the thumb, and immediately after this accident the nevus began to enlarge rapidly.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747